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Duke Game Could be Turning Point for Gators

Duke Game Could be Turning Point for Gators

After a close loss to Duke, the Florida Gators have more answers than questions. The 67-66 loss to the Blue Devils revealed their strengths and exposed weaknesses that could hurt them in SEC play.

Justin Williams News / Florida Gators on SI / December 4
Justin Williams Signed with Florida Despite a Coaching Change. Here's Why

Justin Williams Signed with Florida Despite a Coaching Change. Here's Why

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Justin Williams on Wednesday sat on stage inside the auditorium at Gainesville (Fla.) Buchholz High School, pretending to sign his Letter of Intent to the Florida Gators after actually signing with the program earlier in the day.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 4

Where Things Stand Entering Day 2 of the Early Signing Period for the Florida Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators signed 15 of its existing 18 commits on Wednesday, the first of the three-day early signing period. Florida Gators on SI is tracking all of the program's moves during the early signing period on our official Early Signing Day Tracker.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 4

Florida Gators are in position to lose elite player in 2026 recruiting class, and it could put them in dire straits moving forward

Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall has done a fantastic job with his first recruiting class. On the first day of the early signing day, the Gators signed 15 of their commits, which is a very impressive feat, considering all of them committed to the program when Billy Napier was still the head coach.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 3
Florida Gators begin finalizing impressive recruiting class after signing the majority of their 2026 commits

Florida Gators begin finalizing impressive recruiting class after signing the majority of their 2026 commits

The Florida Gators have signed 15 players to letters of intent on Wednesday on the first of three days during the early signing period. Four-star WR Davian Groce Four-star CB C.J.

David Caldwell News / Pro Football Rumors / December 3
Eagles lose high-ranking exec to college football program

Eagles lose high-ranking exec to college football program

Another NFL staffer is moving to the college GM level. 

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Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 3
Top-10 Wide Receiver Commit Signs on With Florida Gators

Top-10 Wide Receiver Commit Signs on With Florida Gators

Elite Frisco Lone Star (TX.) Four star wide receiver Davian Groce officially signed with the Florida Gators Wednesday, sticking with the program under

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 3
Florida Gators secure major signings on defense, giving new head coach Jon Sumrall elite talents to build his defense around

Florida Gators secure major signings on defense, giving new head coach Jon Sumrall elite talents to build his defense around

The Florida Gators have done a really good job with their recruiting class after the firing of Billy Napier. They didn't lose a single one of their 19 commitments until a couple days after the hiring of head coach Jon Sumrall.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 3
Gators Hang on to Edge Recruit, Sign Him Over Other Top Programs

Gators Hang on to Edge Recruit, Sign Him Over Other Top Programs

Four-star Duncanville (TX.) edge rusher Kevin ‘KJ’ Ford officially signed with the Florida Gators on Wednesday, sticking with the program under new head

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 3
Four-Star Defensive Lineman Signs With Gators

Four-Star Defensive Lineman Signs With Gators

Tupelo (Miss.) four-star defensive lineman JaReylan McCoy completed his recruiting process on Wednesday, signing the necessary paperwork with the Florida Gators.  McCoy ranks as the No.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / December 3

Florida Gators National Signing Day 2025: Commitments, early rankings for Class of 2026

Welcome to Only Gators’ live coverage of National Signing Day 2025 as the Class of 2026 gets filled in for the Florida Gators and the country’s best teams during the early signing period.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 3
Jon Sumrall secures two more recruits for Florida Gators' recruiting class, including one who was projected to flip to Big Ten powerhouse

Jon Sumrall secures two more recruits for Florida Gators' recruiting class, including one who was projected to flip to Big Ten powerhouse

The Florida Gators are approaching early signing day with 18 players still committed to the program for the next four years. Four-star WR Davian Groce Four-star CB C.J.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / December 2

Florida vs. Duke score, takeaways: No. 15 Gators edged by No. 4 Blue Devils in hard-fought battle

Though the No. 15 Florida Gators battled back after a horrendous first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium, they were unable to complete a road upset of the No.

Cameron Boozer News / Yardbarker / December 2
Evans' winner helps undefeated No. 4 Duke defeat No. 15 Florida

Isaiah Evans' game-winner helps undefeated No. 4 Duke defeat No. 15 Florida

Two of the premier programs in college basketball did battle Tuesday night.

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College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / December 2
Gators Predicted to Steal A Commit From LSU '26 Class

Gators Predicted to Steal A Commit From LSU '26 Class

Newly hired Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall is already putting in work on the recruiting trail, looking to flip a four-star prospect from a conference

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 2
Florida Gators 2026 Recruiting Class: How things look for Jon Sumrall's first National Signing Day, including status of their crown jewel

Florida Gators 2026 Recruiting Class: How things look for Jon Sumrall's first National Signing Day, including status of their crown jewel

Former Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier hasn't been on the job since October 19th when athletic director Scott Stricklin relieved him of his duties.

College Basketball News / Florida Gators on SI / December 2
Preview: Florida Gators' SEC-ACC Challenge vs. Duke

Preview: Florida Gators' SEC-ACC Challenge vs. Duke

DURHAM, N.C.-- The No. 15 Florida Gators survived the Rady Children's Invitational with a third-place finish after a loss to TCU and win over Providence.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 2
Former Gators Pitcher Finds New MLB Home with Braves

Former Gators Pitcher Finds New MLB Home with Braves

The Florida Gators will continue to have MLB representation in the southeast. The Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday morning that they had signed left-hander Danny Young to a one-year split contract.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / December 2

Florida Gators to hire Brad White as defensive coordinator: Jon Sumrall adds peer from Kentucky

A familiar name will join new Florida Gators head football coach Jon Sumrall on the sideline next season as the program has decided to bring in Brad White as defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 2
Sumrall Set to Make First Coordinator Hire with Florida Gators, per Report

Sumrall Set to Make First Coordinator Hire with Florida Gators, per Report

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Jon Sumrall appears to be ready to make his first coordinator hire with the Florida Gators. Florida is expected to hire Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White in the same position, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 1
Steve Spurrier had simple message for new Florida HC Jon Sumrall

Steve Spurrier had simple message for new Florida HC Jon Sumrall

Jon Sumrall is the new head coach of the Florida Gators. 

Florida hands out six-year deal to make Jon Sumrall next head coach
LSU's Lane Kiffin reportedly has new deadline for Ole Miss assistants
Kentucky makes decision on its new head coach
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College Football News / Yardbarker / November 30
Florida hands out six-year deal to make Sumrall next HC

Florida hands out six-year deal to make Jon Sumrall next head coach

The college football coaching carousel is alive and well on Sunday.

Arkansas fans protest the hiring of new HC Ryan Silverfield
Michigan State to fire HC Jonathan Smith with replacement already in mind
Auburn in agreement with Alex Golesh to fill its HC vacancy
Ole Miss has already named a new HC
Kentucky plans to fire HC Mark Stoops
Georgia is new No. 3 behind Ohio State, Indiana in AP Top 25 poll
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 28
Florida enlists Urban Meyer to help with Gators' coach search

Florida enlists Urban Meyer to help with Gators' coach search

The Florida Gators appear to have identified a top target in their search for a new head coach, and they have enlisted one of their heavy hitters to try to help get it done.

Florida's reputation takes another hit after reportedly striking out on Lane Kiffin
New favorite seems to emerge for Florida head coach job
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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 27
Brock Harding's clutch final minute gives TCU upset of No. 10 Florida

Brock Harding's clutch final minute gives TCU upset of No. 10 Florida

Brock Harding scored seven of his 19 points in the final minute as TCU snapped a tie and claimed an 84-80 victory over No. 10 Florida.

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Florida Gators News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 25
Steve Spurrier recommends two head coaches as Florida's backup options to Lane Kiffin

Steve Spurrier recommends two head coaches as Florida's backup options to Lane Kiffin

While the Lane Kiffin coaching sweepstakes has grabbed the attention of college football, former Florida coach Steve Spurrier sees plenty of depth in the coaching search.

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